The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-06-20
In Brief.


Isaac Hetherngton and Cinderella Herman,
George j. Sell ard Louisa Kreiger. Herman
Sommer and Louisa Kicker, Jerry Sanders and
Arena Smith.
Two hundred or more commercial travellers
from the eastern part of the United States
passed through the city last night on their way
session of the Travellers Protective Association.
which convenes there Tuesday. The delegates
from this city will go over to-day.
THE TABERNACLE CHURCH.
Yesterday morning was held the summer COM
munion-service of the Tabernacle Presbyterian
Church. class of twenty-five members was
taken into membership, eleven on profession of
their faith and fourteen by letters of dismissal
from other churches, one of which was from St
Pauls Episcopal Church Of this city. Four of
the new members received the rite of baptism
The Sunday school will hold it's annual picnic
In connection with the East Washin gton street
Mission. next Friday, at Riverside Park, south
of the city.
BIBLE TABLEAUX.
The wonderful work of Gustave Dore in
biblical will be exhibited at Tomlinson
Hall tonight His designs transferred to canvas
by d. B. Hughes said to present a thorough
study of the most artistic pictures which enrich
the celebrated Dore Bible Gallery. In this work
several thousand feet of canvas have been used.
Ihe entertainment is enhanced by mechanical
effects; and the sublime history it tells will be
related By the Rev. Dr. j. s. Jenckes. In addi-
ton, at tho close of the biblical pictures series
of classical tableaux is to be given
WANT TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY.
There Is a movement foot in West In
dianapoiis to abandon the town organization and
ask for annexation to the city. The object is to
secure better school facilities. Over one-half
of the children in the corporation have to walk
more than mile to school, and although the
trustee has been frequently solicited to erect
more school buildings, he refuses to do SO.
petition for annexation is being circulated and
has already been signed by three-fonrths of the
clrzens. The only persons who objecting
are the manufacturers particularly Nordyke 81
Marmon They prefer the town corporation be-
cause 1t affords them low taxation.
GERMAN PIONEERS ASSOCIATION.
The German Pioneers Association, of Indiana,
held its annual meeting, yesterday. at Mozart
Hall. The report of the retiring president
showed that there have been six deaths during
the last year. The present membership is ia.
According to the constitution a man cannot be
admitted to the association until no has lived in
tho State twenty-five years. There ten
additions during the year, aud the prospects
that double that number wall be admitted dur
ing the ensuing year. The following are the
officers elected: President. Fritz Schrader; vice.
president, Henry Mankedick: secretary Will
lam Weiland; treasurer, Christian Renne-.
THE CHRYsANTHEMUM EXHIBITION.
The exhibition committee of the Society OF
Indiana Florists is hard at work preparing the
flower exhibition, which is to take place in Tom
linson Hall next fall Cash premiums amount
ing to $500 will be offered by the society In ad-
dition to these many special premiums will be
given by business men here and in the East All
citizens who feel interested in floral exhibitions
and desire to offer premiums for designs or spec
linen plants. either in amateur or professional
lists. are requested 20 report to the secretary,
VIM. l.. Berterman, 81 Massachusetts avenue,
not later than June %. the lists will be closed
on that date.
TROUBLE WITH PASSENGERS
The street-car company is being more and
more annoyed by persons who refuse to de-
post their fare in the box. Yesterday after
noon four gentlemen got on a Pennsylvania
street-car at Washington street, and at the cor
ner of New York and Pennsylvania they offered
the driver their money. He refused to come
after il. and called on policeman who was near
to compel the men TO pay. The officer said he
could not interfere in case of that kind; that it
was matter between the company and the peo
pie. The men rode on without paying. A car
full of passengers refused to deposit their money
a Massachusetts avenue car last night, and
the ordered back to the stables without
having completed its trip!
SUNDAY IN THE GROVES
The oppressive heat yesterday made life bur
den, and all the outdoor resorts around the city
were crowded wi tn people from morning until
late at night. There were numerous society ex-
cursions, and hundreds of neiehbors formed
small parties and spent the day in the woods.
was at Emerich's grove: Hacks to and from the
grove all day. and between
one and two thousand people went
there. Riverside Park, near Haywood, was
also we'll patronized, and the hacks that
run to that place also did good business
Golden Hill, west of Crown Hill Cemetery. was
crowded Its managers have put mp SWINGS
hammocks. dancing platform and otherwise
prepared for the enjoyment of the visitors
Gin bers grove south of the city, drew WE'LL and
a few went up to Broad Ripple. The crowds
ali the we'll behaved, and no
difficulty of any kind was reported to the police.
NEPHEw's BRUTAL ASSAULT
Mrs. James Murphy. who keeps a boarding
house Roe street, was struck the head
with brick by her nephew, Michael Conner,
Saturday night, and very dangerously hurt
Conner is from Greensburg He has been en-
poyed at the car works. and until few weeks
ago boarded with his aunt. He
became acquainted with Mary Highland.
living West street, and she persuaded him
board with her. Mrs Murphy wrote to the
mother of CoInor at Greensburg. and told her of
her sons actions and Friday Mrs. Conner came
to the city compel him to forsake the High
land woman. Saturday night she and Mrs.
Murphy started to the Highland house, on West
street, and at the corner CT West and
Roe they met Conner and the woman.
There were some words, when Mary Highland
caught Mrs. Murphy's arms and Common picked
mp brick and struck her the head with it,
cutting n terrible cash and slightly fracturing
the skull. She was taken home insensibie, and
was still in q very dangerous condition yester-
day. Both Common and Mary Highland were ar
rested yesterday. The former will be tried for
assault and battery with intent to kill 1t was
a brother of Common who was killed by the mar
shall of Greensburg some time since.
SUNDAY LIQUOR Law VIOLATED.
AS the weather grows hotter, and the demand
for beer increases, the saloon keepers be-
coming holder in their violation of the Sunday
law. There were very few saloons down town
that did not do paying business yesterday.
Several KEEP. their front doors open. and when
the blue coated officers were not around handed
the bar the week
days. Those who did not have the boldness to
pursue this course had sentrles at the side and
rear DOORS and all visitors who wanted drink
were accommodated. The police say tho alb
sence of officers in citizens clothes prevented